An academic library is a specialised library that is affiliated with an educational institution and serves the information and research needs of students, faculty, and staff at that institution. Academic libraries are distinct from public libraries in that their primary mission is to support the academic and research endeavours of their parent institutions.
These libraries house extensive collections of books, academic journals, periodicals, electronic resources, and other materials that are relevant to the subjects and disciplines taught and studied at the institution.
In addition to their collections, academic libraries often offer various services and resources to support research and learning, including reference services, interlibrary loan programs, access to online databases and journals, computer workstations, and spaces for group collaboration. Librarians in academic libraries are typically trained to assist users in finding and using information effectively, and they often play a critical role in information literacy education.
Academic libraries play a crucial role in supporting the educational and research missions of their affiliated institutions, and they are valuable resources for students, faculty, and researchers in their pursuit of knowledge and academic excellence.
